NWA Danger Zone Wrestling
October 9, 2005
Phelps Arena
Atlanta, GA
Tony Schiavone and Dutch Mantel open the show at the ringside announce table. There's quite a bit going on in The Danger Zone tonight. The NWA North American Championship Tournament. Ted DiBiase debuts "The Money Pit" with special guest Arn Anderson. The Outsiders will be defending the NWA World Tag Team titles against the team of Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich. And in the main event, in a rematch from the match that started "Hulkamania", the immortal Hulk Hogan will be wrestling the legendary Iron Sheik. but first, backstage with Missy Hyatt. She's with the NWA World Champion, VADER...
Vader is proud of the belt, but he's not a happy man. He saw Sting up on the rafters last week after he destroyed Sean O'Haire and won the title. He tells Sting to come down from hiding and step up to the plate. Vader has talked to Harley Race and at the upcoming PPV, he'll be defending the title against Sting. Sean O'Haire steps into the scene. No offense to Sting, but Sean is the former champ. He should get his rematch first before Vader starts looking at other challengers. Vader agrees, but the match has already been made against Sting. O'Haire wants his rematch and says if he has to take out Sting first, so be it. Here's Sting. He has a long history with Vader... and although he respects Sean and sees his point, he's not about to turn down an opportunity to wrestle Vader again and be the World Champion. Vader cuts in that all that will happen is Sting will end up hurt. Here's NWA Commissioner Harley Race. he has a solution. O'Haire deserves his rematch. But Sting's reputation speaks for itself, plus he does have a long history with Vader as well. So at the PPV, Sting will wrestle Sean O'Haire... And the winner will get a title shot next week on the Danger Zone. Both men agree and Vader just nods as well. He doesn't care who he wrestles because 2005 is the era of Big Van Vader aka "Vader Time!"
Cue Gary Michael Capetta
QUARTERFINAL MATCH
NWA NORTH AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
BLACKJACK MULLIGAN versus THE DISCO INFERNO (with the West Hollywood Blondes)
Disco brings Lodi and Lenny with him to ringside. Blackjack just tells them to bring it on. Disco starts to dance and gets nailed by the fist of the big Texan. Lenny is up on the apron and gets nailed by Mulligan as well. Disco scores with a low kick and starts pounding away at the fallen Mulligan. Kicks and stomps by Disco. And then he stops to dance as Mulligan rolls to the floor. Lenny and Lodi go after Mulligan to inflict more damage, but here's Barry WIndham from the back to help his father. Windham runs off the Blondes as Mulligan pulls himself back the ring. Disco is upset that he's alone against Mulligan, but starts pounding away. Mulligan's eyes start to bulge and finally, the big Texan has had enough and starts pounding away at Disco. Fists by Mulligan and a big slam. Disco tries to roll out to the floor, but sees WIndham there and stops dead in his tracks. He turns around and runs right into the big claw of Mulligan. Disco tries to resist, but it's just a matter of seconds. He's down as the ref counts the win.
Winner: BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Cut to backstage where Missy Hyatt is standing with "The Franchise" Shane Douglas and The Sandman. They both comment on Mulligan's win and then talk about their opponents in tonight's tournament. The Sandman faces Vampiro. He vows to beat the ugly off of Count Dracula. Douglas wrestles Charlie Haas and is a little more diplomatic. Haas is a fantastic talent and the future of the business. But tonight, he get's his ass franchised!
(commercial)
We're back and The Honky Tonk Man is standing with Greg "The Hammer" Valentine, Charlie Haas and Miss Jackie. Valentine is happy to be a part of the new NWA and vows to beat the "pretty boy" (Buff Bagwell) within an inch of his life. Valentine is ready to wear gold again! Haas compliments Douglas on his past achievements, but says now is the time for the future stars to take control. Valentine doesn't look happy as Haas says this, but says nothing. Haas says he'll be Douglas and anyone else it takes to become the new North American Champion. Haas and Jackie kiss as we cut back to Schiavone and Mantell at ringside.
Cue Gary Michael Capetta as we're ready for Round 2 of the NWA North American Championship Quarter-Finals...
VAMPIRO versus THE SANDMAN
This one starts off quickly as Vamp attacks Sandman before he even gets into the ring to perform his pre-match ritual of smashing the beer can on his head. Vampiro decides to smash Sandman across the head with a beer can instead as the ref calls for the bell. Punches and kicks galore as it's nothing but a brawl - first in the ring and to the floor. Punches and kicks by The Sandman and he goes for a chair at ringside. Sandman swings the chair, but Vampiro ducks and Sandman connects with the ringpost instead. Vampiro moves quickly and runs Sandman into the ringpost, busting him open. Vampiro rolls into the ring to stop the ref's count. Sandman follows, but he can't see as he's blinded by his own blood that's gushing from his forehead. Sandman swings wildly, but to no avail. Vampiro picks his spot and moves in, scoring with the "Nail in the Coffin" for a pinfall victory.
Winner: VAMPIRO
We cut to the back where NWA Commissioner Harley Race is talking to Ron Simmons and Butch Reed. They demand to know why Doug Gilbert and Tommy Rich have gotten a tag team title shot for tonight. Race replies that Gilbert and Rich have been a regular tag team for many years and are top contenders. DOOM will have their shots at Gilbert and Rich and a chance for revenge over Gilbert's automobile attack on Simmons at the "Pain, Blues & Agony PPV' in a few days. Simmons and Reed don't like it, but leave peacefully. Here's Jimmy Hart. He's wearing a neck brace after being put through the tables by Team 3-D last week. He tells Race that Hulk Hogan wants to see him in the ring later tonight. Race says "OK", but Hogan needs to be concentrating on his opponent for tonight, The Iron Sheik.
(commercial)
We come back and Missy Hyatt is standing on the rampway with Scott Hall & Kevin Nash - The Outsiders. Kevin calls Gilbert and Rich a couple of redneck punks and says that the Outsiders will keep the titles tonight. Hall conducts a little "survey" and asks the fans who they think is the best tag team in wrestling today. Hall names off several teams (Team 3-D, Rich & Gilbert, The West Hollywood Blondes, Disco & the Duck) to mixed reactions from the fans. Hall says The Outsiders are the best team around so, survey says, "one more for the good guys!" Buff Bagwell comes out and joins Hall & Nash on the ramp. He's Buff and he's the stuff. And tonight, he sends the dinosaur, Greg Valentine, back to the old wrestler's retirement home where he belongs. Buff is here to take home some gold! Hall & Nash exit as Buff heads to the ring.
Cue Gary Michael Capetta..
QUARTERFINALS - NWA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
BUFF BAGWELL versus GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE
Buff starts off strong with a couple of takedowns. He does his prancing around as Valentine just eyes him warily. Buff attacks again and goes after the arm. Valentine backs him against the corner and nails him with the clubbing forearms. Big elbow by Valentine. Buff fights back with a kick and slam. Buff goes after the neck and back of Valentine as he clubs away. Hard whip into the corner by Buff. He tries to dive in, but Greg ducks down and Buff catches himself on the ropes. He ties himself up by the leg and Valentine takes advantage with kicks and stomps to the leg. Kneebreaker by Valentine and he quickly locks in the figure four leglock. Buff tries for the ropes, but Valentine scoots back out to the center of the ring and Buff can't escape. He taps and Valentine picks up the win.
Winner: GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE
(Commercial)
We come back as we see The Iron Sheik talking to his masked friend who has been accompanying him the past weeks. They see the camera approaching and Sheik threatens the cameraman to give them some privacy.
Here is The Honky Tonk Man with Team 3-D. They talk about putting Jimmy Hart through a table last week. That was fun. But it will be even more fun for them at the upcoming PPV as they go after the NWA World Tag Team Titles. Honky asks them about the possibility of Gilbert & Rich being the champs if they beat The Outsiders later tonight. Bubba says it doesn't matter who the champs are. At the PPV - it will be their night and someone will be eating wood. Devon says, "Testify!"
Cut to the ring where "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase is standing. It's his new interview segment, "The Money Pit". DiBiase introduces his guest, "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Arn comes out to huge pop from the sold-out arena. DiBiase asks Arn what's on his mind and what brings him to the NWA. Arn takes the mic and responds, "You know, a few years ago, I stood in the middle of a ring like this one and had to give it all up. Injuries had taken their toll and I knew that I couldn't be what I needed to be to continue in this wild and crazy business. I tried being a manager for a while and then, I went up north to work backstage as a trainer and road agent. I was still a part of the business, and I'd like to think I've done quite a bit working with the new talent, the young guys, to give back some of what this sport has given me. I've had a great time and I've done well for myself. But there has always been something, something inside of me wondering if I gave up too easily. Think about it Ted. All the tag titles. All the gold I've held. I beat Hogan and Flair on TV within the span of a month. How many people can say that? Very few. And then, I walked away. I never thought I would step foot back in the ring as an active performer. And then I heard about this company, I see Mulligan here. I see Barry Windham, one of my partners in the Horsemen here, and so many familiar faces. I've been watching and I felt a fire starting to burn in me that hasn't been there for a long time! My wife hates the idea. My family doesn't like it! Everyone has tried to talk me out of it, but I have to know if I can still be "The Enforcer". I have to give it a shot and quench this fire."
DiBiase asks, "What about the injuries?"... Arn replies, "I know I'm not what I once was. But I'm smarter now. And don't think I haven't taken everything into consideration. Before I called Race and told him to sign me up, I arranged for a few days with two of the toughest men in the business, Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko. We got into a ring and went at it 150% again and again. I know the risks, but I can handle it. My body can handle it. And "The Enforcer" is back in business. Ted asks, "Does this mean a return of The Four Horsemen?". "I really don't know yet, at this point. Flair is busy in the WWE, but I see a lot of old friends and familiar faces... as well as some great talent around here. Right now, there are no plans for the Horsemen. But never say never. Situations change so who knows?" Ted asks, "Anything else before we wrap this up?" Arn says, "Just one thing. Whoever wins this tournament tonight for the NWA North American Championship - have a great week as the champion. Because next week, right here on the Danger Zone, your first title defense will be against me!"
Arn raises 4 fingers in the air as we go to commerial!
(commercial)
Cue Gary Michael Capetta...
QUARTERFINAL MATCH - NWA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT
"THE FRANCHISE" SHANE DOUGLAS versus CHARLIE HAAS (with Miss Jackie)
Lots of amatuer and basic chain wresting to start as surprisingly, Douglas manages to hang with Haas, move for move. A break and both men kind of nod in respect. Lock up and Haas goes to the arm. Douglas reverses and locks in a hammerlock of his own. Haas backs Douglas into the corner and lands several elbows to the head. Slam by Haas and a big dropkick. Two count! Haas goes back to the arm and locks in a armbar. Another slam and a big knee drop. Another slam by Haas, but Douglas holds on and grabs the ropes as he rolls Haas up with a small package. The ref counts and Douglas gets the pin.
Winner: "THE FRANCHISE" SHANE DOUGLAS
Haas and Jackie are shocked as the ref raises Shane's hand. They argue with the ref, but it's to no avail as "The Franchise" moves to the semi-finals...
Cut to the back where The Honky Tonk Man is standing with Lisa Moretti, Jackie Moore and Madusa. HTM tries to hit on the ladies, but they laugh at him. Lisa calls HTM a "broken down Elvis wannabe". Honky looks PO'ed but doesn't say anything as Madusa gives him an evil glare. Tonight, they're taking on Sherri Martel, Molly Holly and Luna in a six-woman tag. Jackie vows victory! And at the PPV, it's every woman for herself as a new NWA Woman's Champion will be crowned. Lisa & Madusa agreee, but that's for the PPV. Tonight, it's all about wiping the ugly element from ladies wrestling. And they don't call Sherri "scary" for nothing! The ladies six-woman tag match is next...
(commercial)
We're back and Missy Hyatt is standing with Bob Backlund. He wrestles the Iron Sheik at the PPV in a "Retirement Match". If Backlund loses, he retires from professional wrestling forever. Backlund talks about losing the WWF Championship to the Sheik and then losing in a submission match a couple of weeks ago. He underestimated the Iron Sheik. But he knows the game now.. and for him, it's do or die! And Bob Backlund refuses to die!
To the ring and Gary Michael Capetta..
LISA MORETTI, JACKIE MOORE & MADUSA versus SHERRI MARTEL, MOLLY HOLLY & LUNA VACHON
It starts off quickly as all the ladies immediately start to brawl. A monkeyflip by Sherri sends Jackie to the floor. Sherri follows and they brawl. Luna and Lisa are trading punches in the corner. Molly nails Madusa and goes over to help Luna double-team on the former Ivory. Jackie is back in and a dropkick to the back of the head takes out Luna. Molly chops away at Jackie. Sherri is back in and tosses Lisa to the floor. A big superkick by Madusa and she nails Sherri. Madusa covers for a quick pin.
Winners: MADUSA, LISA MORETTI & JACKIE MOORE
Cut to Tony Schiavone and Dutch Mantell who recap the four matches from the quarter-finals of the NWA North American Championship Tournament. Blackjack Mulligan beat Disco Inferno. Vampiro beat The Sandman. Greg Valentine beat Buff Bagwell. And "The Franchise" Shane Douglas defeated Charlie Haas. So later tonight, we'll see Blackjack Mulligan versus Vampiro and Shane Douglas versus Greg Valentine in the semi-finals. Plus the tag titles will be defended as The Outsiders defend against Rich & Gilbert. Plus Hulk Hogan fights The Iron Sheik.
And as if on cue, Hulk Hogan's music hits. Hulk, accompanied by Jimmy Hart, Brian Knobbs & Brutus Beefcake.. are on their way to the ring.
(commercial)
We come back and Hulk & friends are standing in the ring with a microphone. Hogan gets on the mic and demands that NWA Commissioner Harley Race get his wrinkled old ass out there now! Here comes Harley. Hogan is in Harley's face and wants to know what the deal is! Harley warns Hogan to back it up or else! He'll tell him. Hogan is a great name in the business. And a great politician. But a lousy piece of crap as a wrestler and as a person. It's always been about Hogan while wrestlers with a thousand times the talent and heart can't get a break. Hogan has raped the business. Now Harley is taking advantage of his position and letting the business get a little bit of Hogan in return. Hogan looks PO'ed but keeps his cool. "If you think I'm such a bad wrestler, Race, why not put your money where your mouth is! How about, at the PPV, it's Hulk Hogan versus Harley Race.. and the loser leaves the NWA forever? What about it, bruthuh? Whatcha gonna do, bruthuh, when Hulk Hogan runs wild on you!" Race looks amused and says that he thought Hogan might suggest something like this. But the answer is, "No!". He enjoys having Hogan as his stooge and likes watching him get his ass beat every week. Harley says, "I'm retired from the ring and I plan on staying retired from the ring! But if you want a match at the PPV so bad, bruthuh!, I've got one for you!" Hogan says, "What are you? Scared, Race?" Race just smiles. "Scared? Hah! I've been beating muscle bound punks asses all my life.. and you've never been in my league as a wrestler. I have nothing left to prove to anyone! But as I was saying, if you want a match so bad, you've got it. Your lawyers have been trying to break your contract, but for now, you still belong to me, Hogan. At the PPV on Wednesday, you have a match... against an old friend of yours.. "The Macho Man" Randy Savage. Hogan looks shocked. Race continues - "Have a great week, Hogan! And good luck against the Iron Sheik later tonight. You're going to need it!" Race leaves the ring as a stunned Hogan starts complaining to JImmy Hart, Knobbs and Beefcake.
We cut backstage and see Shane Douglas huddled in a corner talking to Buff Bagwell. They see the camera and walk away..
(commercial)
We're back with Tony Schiavone and Dutch as they go over the matches now scheduled for the "NWA Pain, Blues & Agony" PPV on October
CAGE MATCH
RON SIMMONS & BUTCH REED - DOOM versus DOUG GILBERT & TOMMY RICH
SIX PACK CHALLENGE TO CROWN NEW NWA WOMEN'S CHAMPION
(Penny Banner will be on hand to award the winner her original AWA Women's Championship Title Belt)
LISA (IVORY) MORETTI versus LUNA VACHON versus MADUSA versus MOLLY HOLLY versus SHERRI MARTEL versus JACKIE (JACQUILINE) MOORE
NO DISQUALIFICATION
SCOTT STEINER (with Midajah) versus MIKE AWESOME
THE WEST HOLLYWOOD BLONDES & THE DISCO INFERNO versus "THE BOOGIE WOOGIE MAN" JIMMY VALIANT, THE BLUE MEANIE & KROWBAR
RETIREMENT MATCH
BOB BACKLUND versus THE IRON SHEIK
NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
SCOTT HALL & KEVIN NASH - THE OUTSIDERS (C)
versus
TEAM 3-D
NWA NORTH AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT FINALS
THE WINNER OF MULLIGAN/VAMPIRO versus THE WINNER OF DOUGLAS/VALENTINE
and just added tonight...
# 1 CONTENDERS MATCH - WINNER GETS NWA CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH WITH VADER
SEAN O'HAIRE versus STING
HULK HOGAN versus "THE MACHO MAN" RANDY SAVAGE
Schiavone and Mantell strongly plus the PPV - coming up on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 from the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA. It's "NWA PAIN, BLUES & AGONY".... Don't miss it!
(commercial)
We're back and it time for Gary Michael Capetta..
NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
THE OUTSIDERS (C) versus "DIRTY" DOUG GILBERT & "WILDFIRE" TOMMY RICH
Hall starts off with Rich and quickly falls victim to the doble-team as Gilbert gets in a cheap shot from the outside. Slam by Gilbert and he pounds away at Hall in the corner. Hall turns it around and levels Gilbert with a big chop. Hall tags in Nash. Fists and elbows by Big Kev and he puts Gilbert in the corner. Choke with the big boot! Rich is is, but he quickly eats a big clothesline by Hall. Gilbert is fighting back with Nash in the corner, but a big left sends the Mempis native to the floor. Here is DOOM from out of the back and they start pounding away at the fallen Gilbert. In the ring, Nash keeps the ref busy from seeing the turmoil on the outside. Hall picks up Tommy Rich and it's time for the Razor's Edge. CRASH! BANG! SMASH! and Hall covers for the pin.
Winners and still champions: THE OUTSIDERS
Simmons and Reed enter the ring as the Outsiders depart. Big double-flapjack on the fallenTommy Rich. Reed goes to the floor and throws Gilbert back into the ring. Simmons levels Gilbert with a shoulderbreaker. DOOM stand over the motionless bodies of Gilbert and Rich and raise their arms in victory!
(commercial)
We're back and Missy Hyatt is standing with Barry Windham. Barry is glad to see his dad back in action and feels that Mulligan will make a great North American Champion. As for him, it's great to see Double A. back in action and there may be something there for Barry Windham. They always made a great tag team, but never held the gold together. That's something that needs to be rectified. And looking at the NWA Championship picture with Vader, Sting and O'Haire... They need to get all their ducks in a row because Barry Windham has been the NWA World Champion once. And he liked the feeling. So maybe it's time to do it again. Blackjack Mulligan walks by. He's on his way to the ring for his next match. Missy asks what Mulligan's thoughts are as he goes out to face Vampiro. "To win, darlin'. To win!", Mulligan says as he heads to the ring.
Cue Gary Michael Capetta
NWA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP - SEMIFINALS
VAMPIRO versus BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Vampiro attacks Mulligan as he enters the ring, bombarding him with kicks and punches. Big elbows and a spin-kick. Vampiro scores with the slam and Mulligan barely kicks out at two. Another slam by Vampiro and he goes up top for a big legdrop from the top rope. Mulligan moves and nobody is home. Vampiro crash and burns hard. Mulligan takes control now with fists and a big kick to the gut. Huge slam and suplex by Mulligan. Hard whip into the ropes and Mulligan catches Vampiro with the claw. Vampiro struggles, but to no avail as Mulligan puts him down for the pin.
Winner: BLACKJACK MULLIGAN
Harley Race is in his office chuckling to himself and looking over contracts as former AWA Women's Champion Penny Banner knocks and enters. Race gets up to greet Penny and thanks her for her involvement at the PPV. Penny talks about how it's great to see ladies in the ring that can actually wrestle.. and she's happy to be involved. She's kept that AWA Women's Championship Belt in her trophy case for a long time. It will be good to see it in use again with some of the top lady wrestlers of today. Harley thanks her again and they shake hands as we fade to commercial.
(commercial)
We see a very brief video clip that shows a picture of The Great Wall of China - and says "Coming Soon"....
Cue Gary Michael Capetta
SEMIFINALS - NWA NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH
"THE FRANCHISE" SHANE DOUGLAS versus GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE
The two men quickly lock up and Valentine unloads with a powerful forearm shot. Douglas fights back with a kick and some punches and it's on. No wrestling as the two legends just try to beat the crap out of each other. Finally a wrestling move as Valentine scores with a legwhip on Douglas. Valentine begins to concentrate on the leg with kicks and knees. Douglas tries to go to the outside, but Valentine smells blood and is in hot pursuit. Greg drops an elbow across the shin and locks up Douglas with a leglock. Douglas rakes at the eyes to escape and flees to the floor to work out the kinks. Valentine follows and gets caught as Douglas nails him with a chair to the gut. Douglas rams Valentine's head into the steel ringpost and crawls back into the ring. The ref is doing his count. Douglas distracts the ref and from the back, Buff Bagwell comes out and rams Valentine again into the steel ringpost before moving to the far side of the ring and ducking down. The ref didn't see the interference and continues counting before reaching the count of 10. Valentine has been counted out.
WINNER: SHANE DOUGLAS
(commercial)
As we return, we see a clip entitled "during the break"... Shane Douglas and Buff Bagwell are backstage celebrating their tainted win. Here's Harley Race. Next week on the Danger Zone, Buff Bagwell wrestles Greg Valentine in a NO DQ match.
Cue Gary Michael Capetta... It's time for the main event!
HULK HOGAN (with Jimmy Hart, Brian Knobbs & Brutus Beefcake) versus THE IRON SHEIK (with the masked man)..
The ref is preparing to start the match when the image of Harley Race appears on the big screen at ringside. Hart and the masked man can stay at ringside, but Knobbs and Beefcake have to go to the back now! They reluctantly leave and the ref calls for the bell. Hogan starts off with punches and kicks on the Iron Sheik. Sheik counters with a wrestling takedown and a back suplex. Slam by the Sheik, but Hogan is quickly up and no-sells it. He's throwing punches right and left as the Sheik attempts to cover up and protect himself. Slam by Hogan and he whips Sheik into the ropes for the big boot. But Sheik drops down and uses the legwhip to send Hogan flying. Hogan goes to the floor as the Sheik celebrates in the ring. Jimmy Hart is up on the ring apron and the masked man pulls him down and nails him with a big fist. Hogan has had enough. He starts heading up the aisle towards the back. Sheik follows and gets nailed as Hogan turns around with a big sucker punch. Hogan rams Sheik into the ringside barrier and tosses him into the ring. Hogan rakes at the back of the Sheik and takes off his weightbelt to whip the Sheik across the back. The masked man is up on the apron and grabs the belt from Hogan as he reaches back, snatching it from his hands. Hogan turns around to deal with the masked man and the Iron Sheik catches him with a kick downstairs in the grapefruits. Sheik moves in behind Hogan and locks in the camel clutch. Hogan tries to "hulk up", but it's no good. Hogan taps!
The Winner: THE IRON SHEIK
The match is over and Jimmy Hart is trying to help the fallen Hogan. The Iron Sheik and his masked accomplice toss Hart from the ring. Here comes Brutus and Knobbs, but the Iron Sheik has grabbed a chair from ringside and keeps them at bay as the masked man stands over the fallen Hogan. He removes the mask and it's Muhammad Hassan. He locks the camel clutch in on Hogan as the Sheik continues to hold off Hogan's allies outside the ring. Tony Schiavone reminds everyone to be sure to watch the PPV on 10/12 from San Francisco. It's "NWA Pain, Blues & Agony!" We're outta time! Good night!
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